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Registration: 04 June 2010

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Expatypus replied to a thread
12 years ago
vinayd

Documents for driving license in Malaysia by vinayd

Hi, Would like to opt for a rental car so please suggest few good organizations. Also i dont have International Drving License but I do have Car license of India. Can I apply for Malaysian Car License, if yes what all documents are ...

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Getting a Malaysian driving license is relatively easy. Firstly, you can drive on a foreign license for up to three months. If you plan to stay longer term, you will need to transfer your foreign license to a Malaysian one. Some countries have ... Read More

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12 years ago
Armand

Driving license in Malaysia by Armand

Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Malaysia? What are the formalities to get a driver’s licence in Malaysia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...

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Getting a Malaysian driving license is relatively easy. Firstly, you can drive on a foreign license for up to three months. If you plan to stay longer term, you will need to transfer your foreign license to a Malaysian one. Some countries have ... Read More

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12 years ago
jwd83

Mont Kiara International School by jwd83

We are relocating in July and have been told that the Mont Kiara area is better suited for where my husband will be working. We were all set to enter our teenager into the ISKL, but am now trying to find information about Mont Kiara. I have ...

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I don't think you'll find many places in Mt Kiara that allow for dogs. If Mt Kiara is your preferred area because of its location, I would recommend looking into renting a house in Bangsar or TTDI area. You can find linked house for about R3,500. ... Read More

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12 years ago
Reemz

Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz

I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...

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Yes, the government set RM5,000 per months as the minimum salary for work permit applicants. Read More

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12 years ago
Reemz

Is it just me or foreigners have no opportunites whatsoever here ? by Reemz

I have been hunting for jobs for more than 3 months now and i have been called to a dozen of interviews yet no positive feedback whatsoever, i mean it is just frustrating how people are just so nice to you on the interview and then they just bail ...

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If you want to find a job, you need to sell yourself and what you can specifically bring to the company you are applying to. If it's no different from what a local can bring, 99.9% of employers will make the smart choice and go for the local. Why ... Read More

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12 years ago
abarisme

what condos or apartments to rent in Bangsar, KLCC? by abarisme

Hi- My husband and I will be moving to KL in July from Texas. We don't have kids and moving away from the suburbs because we found this area kind of boring. We would like to live somewhere where we can step out our door and take part of the ...

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Check out Changkat Bukit Bintang It is walking distance from all the good things KL has to offer. Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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Will do ! Do sms me when you reach there :) Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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Hi all, Good to hear some interests :) Next get together is on Wednesday the 11th of Jan. Same time (8.30pm onwards), same place (Ceylon Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang). For more info, do check the Facebook event page: Wednesday's Get together on ... Read More

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13 years ago
DaBears

RM26k a Month in KL by DaBears

Hi there...moving to KL from Chicago and have been offered RM26k a month..my wife may find some part time gig down the road and we have a 3 year old. Wonder if RM26k (before taxes) is enough to have a comfortable living in KL. Thanks..

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In malaysia 26k is only lower middle class salaryNot true. Some Head of department in multinationals don't get this salary. 26K is a very very good salary in Malaysia. Average family income in Malaysia is 4K to 5K a month. More in KL, but not that ... Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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Hi I was wondering is the respond good and usually how many turn up for the Wednesday Drinkies :)It varies. Sometimes we're half a dozen, sometimes a dozen. All welcome :) Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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Unfortunately I can't tomorrow. Nor the following. Unless someone else pick up the baton the next one should be on 14th Dec :) Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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Hi All, When is the next Wednesday drinkies?Should be next week. To be confirmed over the week-end. I just need to find a babysitter for my lil' one :) Read More

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13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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See you there Chris :) Read More

Expatypus replied to a thread
13 years ago
mirnaari

Expat blog Kuala Lumpur members Meet up by mirnaari

Hi, I think it'll be great to get all the Expat.com members together on one night for a few drinks to socialise amongst each other. I was thinking of heading to a bar next weekend. Details are as follows: Location: 21 Changkat Bukit Bintang Date: ...

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Feel free to drop by Ceylon Bar for the Weds Get Together :) Read More

Expatypus replied to a thread
13 years ago
Expatypus

Wednesday Drinkies by Expatypus

Hey guys, Wednesday drinkies are an old tradition. It started back in 2005 on the AlloExpat board, and it got a couple of good years in them. Unfortunately it stopped in 2007. I've kick started things again over the past few months on the Expatypus ...

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It's been a while ! Some have left, some have come back. The Weds Get Together remains. The next one will be next Wednesday, 8.30pm onwards @ the Ceylon Bar. More details here under: Time: 8.30pm onwards When: 16-11-11 Where: Ceylon Bar in ... Read More